Job Description
Job Description
All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include :
- Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
- Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
- Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
- Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY :
Responsible for the safe professional operation of the vehicle with on time deliveries while serving as a direct representative of SCT.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY :
Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, complies with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicleUnderstands and carries out instructions given orally, electronically, and in writing, including those on manifests, bills of lading, and other shipping documents to determine the location and time of deliverySafely operate tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions, and traffic situations, in urban, and rural settings, either direct or by way of other intermediate points, in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, and regulations as well as company policyFrequently communicates with Dispatch / Operations, in person or by way of In cab communication devices , or telephone, in order to advise of movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.Make accurate and timely deliveries of all product to customersMust be able to adjust to new procedures and innovations, which may add to the efficiency and safety of our operationFollow all instructions issued by the Trucking Supervisor and notify him of any problems while on the roadBe kind, courteous, and patient with all customers both internal and external, and their employees, as you are a direct representative of SCTKeep interior of tractor clean and sanitary at all timesReport all mechanical and safety problems in your pre and post trip vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).Complete all required paperwork accurately and neatly, and turn in at the completion of each trip, including but not limited to, all electronic communications.Report all accidents and / or damage to vehicle to Trucking Supervisor / Trucking Manager immediately, if possible, obtain a copy of the accident report filled out by local authoritiesMust pass Southern Champion Tray driving testWhen not dispatched on a trip the regional driver will be assigned shuttle responsibilities. Which will include moving product / equipment between SCT facilities.